Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Unknown
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
शतवेधी
In German
crimson pygmy
Zitronengräser
In French
crimson pygmy
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Cymbopogon
In Greek
crimson pygmy
lemongrass
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Cymbopogon
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Palczatka
In Latin
crimson pygmy
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Berberidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Berberis
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.